THE
BOWEN TECHNIQUE
What
is The Bowen Technique?
![[ profile ]](images/Bowen.jpg) The
Bowen Technique is a straightforward, hands on, remedial therapy
that is non-intrusive, gentle and very effective. It is based
around a dynamic series of cross-fibre moves over muscles, tendons
and ligaments. These moves empower the body’s own healing resources
to achieve balance and harmony, resulting in fast, lasting relief
from pain and discomfort. The moves are gentle and relaxing.
There is NO forceful manipulation.
Safe to use on anyone, from the newborn to the elderly and infirm,
and for conditions ranging from sports injuries to organic complaints,
this innovative and gentle technique frequently gives substantial
relief after the first session.
History
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The Bowen Technique was developed by Tom Bowen of Victoria,
Australia. By the mid 1970’s he was one of the busiest therapists
in the country, treating an estimated 13,000 clients a year.
He had the remarkable gift of being able to “read” bodies and
understand what was needed for the body to correct itself.
Treatment
Treatments are generally one week apart and frequently clients
will only need two or three treatments. Treatment sessions last,
on average, 45 minutes. The Technique produces maximum results
with minimum intervention.
The first session will start with questions about your health
history and reasons for the visit. These are necessary for the
practitioner to find out if there are any aspects of the work
that are contraindicated, what procedures to apply and how much
of the work your body is able to assimilate positively.
Bowen works best when applied directly on skin and ideally
a client will be treated in their underwear. It can however
be applied through loose clothing if preferred.
![[ profile ]](images/BOWENbABY.jpg) Application
of The Bowen Technique involves stimulation of precise points
on the body using only gentle pressure. The points are stimulated
in groups of 2 - 8 at a time. A key feature of The Bowen Technique
is that the therapist will leave the room in between groups
of movements. This not only allows the brain to process the
information it has been given and start to act upon it, but
for the therapist, upon returning, to make effective comparisons
of energetic and physical changes taking place in the body.
During a Bowen session most people experience a profound sense
of relaxation and loosening of muscle tension. In many cases
they will also fall asleep.
After a Bowen treatment clients are advised to drink plenty
of water, not to sit in one position for long periods of time
for the rest of the day and to avoid other hands on therapies
until 5 days after the course of The Bowen Technique has ended.
Benefits
Conditions that have responded favourably to The Bowen Technique
include:
 Back and neck problems.
Frozen shoulders, Whiplash.
Sports and accident injuries.
Stress disorders.
Neck and head tension including migraine.
Musculo-skeletal pain and imbalance.
Organic complaints:- respiratory, digestive, hormonal etc
Strokes.
Bedwetting and other childhood disorders.
Pregnancy related conditions.
A general feeling of ‘not being quite right' |
